Advise Needed - Touch up paint

Advise Needed - Touch up paint

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cliff123

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458 posts

243 months

Wednesday 19th January 2005
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Hi, I have a golf which has a couple of rust marks on the door. No idea how they occured, but they have been left too long and rust is showing its head. I now have the right paint & sealant, but very little idea on how best to do the job. Paint shops advised repainting the whole side of the car (£400)!!!! But this is my work horse not my P&J, so please advise on how to make the best of the situation.

The two spots are about 4mm round each. How best to rub it down? With what? Any advise on not touching the rest of the car? Thanks in advance.

cliff123

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458 posts

243 months

Thursday 20th January 2005
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Its lacquer not sealant. This is my first time doing any body work to a car, so need step by step dummy guides please. Do I just rub it down with wet and dry then paint? or what? Thanks.

cliff123

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458 posts

243 months

Friday 21st January 2005
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No I dont really want to do it, but I aint blowing £400 on it either! The three garages I've been to have all wanted to do the same work, regardless of how many times I tell them I just want it touched up. If anyone can suggest anyone in the Gosport/Portsmouth or Chichester area that is good and cheap that would be great. Cheers.